Kelly Braaten

Kelly Braaten has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Kelly is currently the Director of Community Engagement at South Country Health Alliance, a position they started in October 2022. Prior to this, they owned and worked as a photographer at Kelly B. Photography since January 2008. From January 2013 to September 2022, they served as the Manager of Communications and Corporate Responsibility at Hormel Foods, and from October 2008 to January 2013, they held the role of Manager of Internal Communications at the same company. Before joining Hormel Foods, Kelly worked as the Marketing and Communications Manager at South Country Health Alliance from October 2005 to October 2008. Kelly also gained experience as the College Sales and Service Team Lead at Jostens from October 2001 to October 2005, and as a Technical Project Specialist at Mayo Clinic from January 1998 to October 2001.

Kelly Braaten attended Winona State University from 1993 to 1997, where they received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Organizational Communication.